Men’s Issues therapists in Atascadero, CA
Browse Men’s Issues therapists in Atascadero, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dr. Michael Marossy
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Many men struggle privately with emotional stress, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, anxiety, loneliness, identity concerns, or a persistent sense of pressure to remain emotionally controlled and self-sufficient. Some men feel disconnected from themselves or others, while others experience frustration, burnout, shame, or difficulty navigating major life responsibilities and transitions.
I provide therapy for men seeking greater emotional awareness, healthier relationships, improved coping strategies, and a stronger sense of purpose and authenticity. My approach is thoughtful, direct, and relational, helping clients better understand long-standing emotional and behavioral patterns while developing greater psychological flexibility, confidence, and emotional connection.
8 Years Experience
Online in Atascadero, CA
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist
Men often learn early in life to organize themselves around competence, independence, and control. While these adaptations can be enormously protective for us, they also making intimacy and vulnerability painfully complicated. In our work, we can become curious about the particular meanings masculinity takes on in your life, rather than assume there is one "right way" to "be a man."
8 Years Experience
Online in Atascadero, CA
Jean-Marie Bottequin
Life Coach, WAPP
Who are you as a man??
The Inquisitive Child - The Precocious Prankster - The Fool - The Divine Child - The Highchair Tyrant - The Weak Prince - The Oedipal Child -
The Mama's Boy - The Dreamer - The Hero - The Class Tyrant - The Coward - The magician - The indifferent manipulator - The naive or the denying unsuspecting - The king - The tyrant - The weakling - The lover - The addicted lover - The impotent lover - The warrior - The sadist - The masochist - Like a father - Like a brother - Like a son - Like a friend - Like a lover - Like a mother - Like a daughter - Like a sister - Like a friend - Like a lover.
Who are you?
By means of a questionnaire, I create an exact, almost mathematical profile.
We recognize the strengths and weaknesses and now know what we can work on. Let's get to work on it!
36 Years Experience
Online in Atascadero, CA
Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
Men often carry stress silently, feeling pressure to figure things out alone. I offer a space where men can talk openly without judgment — about relationships, fatherhood, work, sex, or identity — and find healthier ways to handle the weight they carry.
10 Years Experience
Online in Atascadero, CA
Anthony Canapi - Your Queer Relationship Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Many men are taught to perform strength rather than feel it; to suppress vulnerability, disconnect from emotion, and measure worth through achievement or desirability. Over time, this can show up as burnout, relationship strain, loneliness, anger, or feeling emotionally “stuck.”
No matter how you identify or see the world, therapy can be a place to redefine masculinity on your own terms. We can explore emotional expression, intimacy fears, attachment patterns, body image, sexuality, and the pressure to “have it all together.” My goal is not to dismantle your strength- it’s to expand it, so it includes softness, connection, and depth.
2 Years Experience
Online in Atascadero, CA
Men’s Issues therapists in Atascadero, CA Statistics
Men’s Issues therapists in Atascadero, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $224 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (54%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Relational Psychotherapy (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$224
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Male |
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| 29% |
Female |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 71% |
In Person and Online |
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| 29% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 54% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 27% | Eclectic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Men |
| 56% | Women |
| 52% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Christian |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |